Media Releases

The SA Ombudsman Wayne Lines has made a resounding criticism of the Department of Correctional Services attempts to block SA prisoners’ access to iExpress and its full internet services. For over a year DCSSA has blocked South Australian prisoners from any communication with Justice Action,…

None of the twenty-six submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry support the action of Corrections Minister David Elliott in creating a 'living dead' status, under pressure from the media. The victims’ organisations support offender…

Six prisoners on total life sentences never to be released have written a Submissionto the NSW Legislative Council in response to an Inquiryinto current practices for determining the Security Classification and Management of Prisoners…

“Six prisoners on total life sentences never to be released have written submissions to the NSW Legislative Council in response to an Inquiry into current practices for determining the Security Classification and Management of Prisoners Sentenced to…

After an unprecedented six weeks in consideration, the Mental Health Review Tribunal made a 58 page decision on March 20, 2014 on the future of Saeed Dezfouli, the man who was subject of the ABC Background Briefing program "The Man Without a Name".

“The Mental Health Review Tribunal is a dysfunctional and corrupt organisation and a waste of the taxpayer’s money. This disgraceful Tribunal hides behind the NSW Mental Health Department. Make orders as you are…

The campaign for the rights of people detained in hospitals has achieved major victories! On Friday 4th October 2013, the Supreme Court confirmed its injunction stopping the forced injection of Saeed Dezfouli until a hearing on December 12. This has now become an appeal from the Mental Health Review…

"Following an Australian national campaign to ensure the enrolment of people in prisons and in hospitals, the result shows that many were blocked from doing so" said Justice Action Coordinator Brett Collins.

"At each election we contact the Australian Electoral Commission branches, Departments…

On 3 September 2013, Tammy Franks MLC, the Greens' Correctional Services spokesperson, has acted on behalf of people in prisons throughout Australia, as he called out South Australia's Corrective Services in their refusal to admit the Just Us 2013: Federal Election special editioninto prisons…